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Argentina Pet Food Market Size, Growth, Analysis, Forecast: By Pet Type: Dog, Cat, Fish, Bird, Others; By Product Type: Dry Pet Food, Wet Pet Food, Snacks and Treats, By Price Category: Economy Products, Mid-Priced Products, Premium Products; By Distribution Channel: Convenience Stores, Others; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032
Argentina Pet Food Market Outlook
The Argentina pet food market size attained a value of USD 1,212.80 million in 2023. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% between 2024 and 2032, reaching almost USD 1,761.43 million by 2032.
Key Takeaways
- Argentina is a self-sufficient producer of corn and meat, the key raw materials for pet food production.
- In 2021, Argentina produced about 764,000 tons of pet food.
- Increasing trend of pet humanisation is supporting the adoption of high-quality products.
Pet food is available in a variety of forms, including canned, dehydrated, and frozen, enriched with different ingredients to meet the varied nutritional requirements and healthcare needs of animals.
Argentina has the presence of 40 pet food manufacturers, majorly concentrated in 3 states (Buenos Aires, Cordoba, and Santa Fe).
Pet owners are becoming more demanding in search for adequate food for their companion animals as a result of rising concern for pet’s welfare, health, and comfort. Pet food manufacturers are working to create formulas that not only taste good to animals but also improve their quality of life.
Further, the rising disposable income of the population has increased the sales of pet food. The increasing consumer demand for organic pet foods are contributing to the growth of the premium category.
Figure: Argentina GDP Per Capita (2018-2022)
Key Trends and Developments
The rising pet population in Argentina; increasing awareness regarding the importance of pet health; expansion of e-commerce channels; and rising corn production are impacting the Argentina pet food market growth
Jan 11, 2022
Baires SA launched Fawna: Patagonic Taste, a premium food brand offering dry dog and cat food products that mimics indigenous recipes and flavours from the Argentinian Patagonia.
Feb 4, 2022
Microsules Laboratory in Argentina and Molino Chacabuco Group created a strategic alliance for developing and marketing Juvenia Nutrition, a dry pet food for adult dogs produced by Grupo Molino Chacabuco, containing antioxidants to reduce cognitive, muscle, and bone deterioration in canines due to ageing.
Sep 11, 2022
Molino Chacabuco announced the expansion of its flagship brand Raza and added snacks, treats, and wet pet food for both dogs and cats to its portfolio. The new products, with added prebiotics and probiotics, dehydrated vegetables, extra omega fats, and proteins, use recyclable packaging.
Expanding pet population
The expanding cat and dog pet population in Argentinean households are increasing the purchase of highly functional pet food, value-added treats, and vegan products to ensure the optimum nourishment of pets.
Greater awareness of pet health
Rising pet adoption and the trend of pet humanisation among Argentinians are leading to an increased focus on pet health. Owners are choosing highly nutritious pet foods with high protein content to lower the occurrences of long-term ailments and boost their immunity.
Shift towards online purchasing of pet food
Consumer preferences for online shopping are extending to pet food, with an increasing number of pet owners opting for e-commerce channels to purchase pet food due to the variety and convenience offered.
High corn production propelling self-reliance
Argentina is a significant producer and exporter of wheat and corn, which provides the country with an advantage for pet food production. Favourable environmental conditions in various parts of the country are surging the production of corn.
Argentina Pet Food Market Trends
Argentina has a significant rate of pet ownership in Latin America. There is a growing demand for exotic pets among pet owners in cities like Córdoba, Buenos Aries, and Rosario. This, coupled with the trend of pet humanisation is surging the demand for innovative and functional pet food products that can meet the nutritional requirements of their pets.
According to the Argentina pet food market analysis, owners are increasingly purchasing wet food products, value-added treats, and vegan alternatives to improve their pet’s quality of life.
Producers of pet food are investing in research to develop innovative pet food formulations and gain an advantage in the competitive pet food market.
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Market Segmentation
“Argentina Pet Food Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Pet Type
- Dog
- Cat
- Fish
- Bird
- Others
Market Breakup by Product Type
- Dry Pet Food
- Wet Pet Food
- Snacks and Treats
Market Breakup by Price Category
- Economy Products
- Mid-Priced Products
- Premium Products
Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
- Convenience Stores
- Veterinary Clinics
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- Online Stores
- Speciality Stores
Based on product type, dry pet food accounts for a significant share of the Argentina pet food market
Dry food is convenient to use and available at comparatively lower costs. Additionally, dry food stimulates chewing, which helps dogs avoid tartar buildup and subsequent dental diseases.
However, wet food is growing in popularity among pet parents due to the health benefits its offers, including enhanced hydration. Owners are also investing in treats for their dogs to maintain their health and to effortlessly train them. Additionally, Argentinean producers of pet food offer good quality products at competitive prices.
Based on pet type, dogs dominate the Argentina pet food market share as a result of the increasing dog ownership
Argentina has the presence of about 6.5 million pet dogs. Dogs are the most popular kind of pet in Argentina, with about 78% of households owning at least one dog. The ingredients in dog food are selected to ensure that the body of the dog can easily absorb the necessary nutrients. Digestibility is crucial to the dog's ability to utilise all the nutrients in the meal and quickly eliminate waste from its body. Dog food is rich in vitamins and minerals that work together to strengthen its immune system and metabolism.
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Competitive Landscape
The market players are deploying several strategies to increase sales retention rates, upscale packaging, and increase innovations
Mars, Incorporated
Headquartered in the United States, Mars is a family-owned global company primarily engaged in the manufacturing of confectionery, food, and pet care products and services. The company also provides pet health services including AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™.
Nestlé S.A
Founded in 1866, Nestlé S.A. is a global leader in the food and beverages industry and deals in seven product categories including coffee, pet care, and ready-to-eat items.
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc.
Founded in 1906, it provides a wide range of pet products for dogs, cats, birds, and small animals and also manufactures products for hardware and home improvement, home and garden and home and personal care.
BRF S.A.
A publicly listed company headquartered in Brazil, BRF is one of the largest food companies in the world and a leader in exporting animal protein products. The company offers a portfolio of products that is focused on health, animal nutrition, and food ingredients.
Other notable players operating in the Argentina pet food market are Petfood Saladillo SA, Agroindustrias Baires S.A., Metrive S.A., and Nelsoni Ranch, among others.
Key Highlights of the Report
| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Scope of the Report |
Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:
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| Breakup by Pet Type |
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| Breakup by Product Type |
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| Breakup by Price Category |
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| Breakup by Distribution Channel |
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| Market Dynamics |
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| Trade Data Analysis |
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*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.
1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Market Snapshot
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Latin America Pet Population Overview
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Latin America Pet Historical Population (2018-2023)
8.3 Latin America Pet Population Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Latin America Pet Population by Country
8.4.1 Brazil
8.4.2 Argentina
8.4.3 Mexico
8.4.4 Others
9 Latin America Pet Food Market Overview
9.1 Key Industry Highlights
9.2 Latin America Pet Food Historical Market (2018-2023)
9.3 Latin America Pet Food Market Forecast (2024-2032)
9.4 Latin America Pet Food Market by Country
9.4.1 Brazil
9.4.2 Argentina
9.4.3 Mexico
9.4.4 Others
10 Argentina Pet Population Analysis
10.1 Key Industry Highlights
10.2 Argentina Pet Historical Population (2018-2023)
10.3 Argentina Pet Population Forecast (2024-2032)
10.4 Argentina Pet Population by Pet Type
10.4.1 Dog
10.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4.2 Cat
10.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4.3 Others
11 Argentina Pet Food Market Analysis
11.1 Key Industry Highlights
11.2 Argentina Pet Food Historical Market (2018-2023)
11.3 Argentina Pet Food Market Forecast (2024-2032)
11.4 Argentina Pet Food Market by Pet Type
11.4.1 Dog
11.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4.2 Cat
11.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4.3 Fish
11.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4.4 Bird
11.4.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4.5 Others
11.5 Argentina Pet Food Market by Product Type
11.5.1 Dry Pet Food
11.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5.2 Wet Pet Food
11.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5.3 Snacks and Treats
11.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Argentina Pet Food Market by Price Category
11.6.1 Economy Products
11.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6.2 Mid-Priced Products
11.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6.3 Premium Products
11.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.7 Argentina Pet Food Market by Distribution Channel
11.7.1 Convenience Stores
11.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.7.2 Veterinary Clinics
11.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.7.3 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
11.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.7.4 Online Stores
11.7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.7.5 Speciality Stores
11.7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12 Market Dynamics
12.1 SWOT Analysis
12.1.1 Strengths
12.1.2 Weaknesses
12.1.3 Opportunities
12.1.4 Threats
12.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
12.2.1 Supplier’s Power
12.2.2 Buyer’s Power
12.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
12.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
12.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
12.3 Key Indicators for Demand
12.4 Key Indicators for Price
13 Trade Data Analysis (HS Code – 2309)
13.1 Major Exporting Countries by Value
13.1.1 By Value
13.1.2 By Volume
13.2 Major Importing Countries
13.2.1 By Value
13.2.2 By Volume
14 Price Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Company Profiles
15.2.1 Mars, Incorporated
15.2.1.1 Company Overview
15.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.1.4 Certifications
15.2.2 Nestlé S.A
15.2.2.1 Company Overview
15.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.2.4 Certifications
15.2.3 Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc.
15.2.3.1 Company Overview
15.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.3.4 Certifications
15.2.4 BRF S.A.
15.2.4.1 Company Overview
15.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.4.4 Certifications
15.2.5 Petfood Saladillo SA
15.2.5.1 Company Overview
15.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.5.4 Certifications
15.2.6 Agroindustrias Baires S.A.
15.2.6.1 Company Overview
15.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.6.4 Certifications
15.2.7 Petfood Saladillo SA
15.2.7.1 Company Overview
15.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.7.4 Certifications
15.2.8 Agroindustrias Baires S.A.
15.2.8.1 Company Overview
15.2.8.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.8.4 Certifications
15.2.9 Others
16 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Figures and Tables
1. Latin America Pet Population Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Latin America Pet Food Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
3. Argentina Pet Population: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
4. Argentina Pet Historical Population: Breakup by Pet Type (USD Million), 2018-2023
5. Argentina Pet Population Forecast: Breakup by Pet Type (USD Million), 2024-2032
6. Argentina Pet Food Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
7. Argentina Pet Food Historical Market: Breakup by Pet Type (USD Million), 2018-2023
8. Argentina Pet Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Pet Type (USD Million), 2024-2032
9. Argentina Pet Food Historical Market: Breakup by Food Type (USD Million), 2018-2023
10. Argentina Pet Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Food Type (USD Million), 2024-2032
11. Argentina Pet Food Historical Market: Breakup by Price Category (USD Million), 2018-2023
12. Argentina Pet Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Price Category (USD Million), 2024-2032
13. Argentina Pet Food Historical Market: Breakup by Distribution Channels (USD Million), 2018-2023
14. Argentina Pet Food Market Forecast: Breakup by Distribution Channels (USD Million), 2024-2032
15. Major Importing Countries by Value
16. Major Exporting Countries by Value
17. Major Importing Countries by Volume
18. Major Exporting Countries by Volume
19. Argentina Pet Food Market Structure
Key Questions Answered in the Report
The Argentina pet food market reached a value of USD 1,212.80 million in 2023.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% between 2024 and 2032.
The factors supporting the market growth include increasing pet humanisation, rising disposable incomes, increasing awareness regarding pet health, and the demand for premium pet foods.
The different pet types are dog, cat, fish, bird, and others.
The product types include dry pet food, wet pet food, and snacks and treats.
The price categories include economy products, mid-priced products, and premium products.
Pet foods are mostly prepared using meat by-products, cereals, vitamins, minerals, and grains.
The key players in the market include Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé S.A, Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., BRF S.A., Petfood Saladillo SA, Agroindustrias Baires S.A., Metrive S.A., and Nelsoni Ranch, among others.
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